I'd second bolognese as a good place to learn some of the fundamentals. There are some differences however, implying complex guards means protecting the hands on entry is less a priority than in i.33 and Lignitzer.

Love his DVD as well. I agree this isn't the sum total. It's working from the bind with because they are fighting over control of the center.

It's definitely bind heavy, but then again so is most of i.33. I'd heard it speculated that i.33 was more of a work showing techniques of a certain system instead of the entire system. That of course is mere speculation.

Roland is indeed a really amazing martial artist and I would agree his stuff is really the gold standard.

Also it might be very bind heavy because he and his students are so attuned to the system. Maybe with the likes of an average fencer (like me!) cuts and thrusts would easily succeed.

He's stated that this is within his club. When you add in the random factor of other fencers you don't know, as well as the generally higher level of force you see in Europe, I don't think it's surprising.

Can't find the link, But i'd seen the rawlings producers mention heating the blade and placing it between 2 flat surfaces for an extended period of time. I have had success leaving a Type III in the sun for a while then clamping it between 2 pieces of plywood. Your mileage may vary of course.

I don't know about that, but Irwindale is a very sparsely populated city. about 1500 residents. It's existed as an overwhelmingly industrial city for years, something nearly every story seems to neglect.

What I'd heard, was that the vast majority of complaints came from people with ties to the city counsel attempting to wring more concessions out of Huy Fong Foods.

eBay would be your friend for lacrosse. That being said neither works particularly well. Even those who avoid getting broken fingers can relate a litany of other injuries from underprotected fingers while wearing lacrosse gloves.

Say what you will about the AF gauntlets, they are mass produced and purpose built for HEMA. They wouldn't be a horrible investment in my opinion.

Lignetzer is somewhat bind heavy. 6 plays that often end with going to the leg. I like it because it dovetails nicely with Leichtenauer longsword and terminology which most everyone I work with trains in.

This is a pretty nice video showing interpretations if you've got a couple minutes.

Glad to see you've had good results. I agree i would rather have the decent offense and a good defense. Counter intuitive to most fencers I think because they want to 'win'. I'd much rather practice the art in this fashion.

I can see the validity of that. Are you basing it on the manuscripts explanation in tha manuscript?

Note, that the nucleus of all the art of fencing consists in this latter >ward which is called langort. Also, all actions of the wards or of the >sword are determined by it, i.e. they end in it and not in others

How have you found this to work out for you in sparring or free fencing? Only because most Sword and Buckler that we see practiced (on youtube etc.) is far less precise or technical than most of what is described int he manuscripts/